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I wish I could agree with you, but I see it as getting a once serviceable, overused LOOGY on the cheap.

Yes, moving forward.......

There's nothing to agree with here. He signed with the Mets in 2011 as a LOOGY who became one of the team's most valuable relievers that year. In 2012, he emerged as a big presence in the clubhouse. Despite his performance declining, he had surgery while with the team and being on nothing but a minor league contract allows him to finish his rehab where he started. It's a thank you because it allows him to continue with his current rehab without switching doctors, facilities, and comfort. If there's anything left in the tank, he'll compete once more.

There's nothing to agree with here. He signed with the Mets in 2011 as a LOOGY who became one of the team's most valuable relievers that year. In 2012, he emerged as a big presence in the clubhouse. Despite his performance declining, he had surgery while with the team and being on nothing but a minor league contract allows him to finish his rehab where he started. It's a thank you because it allows him to continue with his current rehab without switching doctors, facilities, and comfort. If there's anything left in the tank, he'll compete once more.

Exactly. As soon as the season starts he goes on the DL to finish his rehab. He won't even pitch for the major league club and will be lucky to pitch in a minor league game. He had the same surgery as Johan. There is like a 5 percent chance he pitches this year.